Hello everyone, this is my first post in ozbaragain, I need an opinion from oz bargainer's and share your experience.
I wanna buy a good pair of headphone, with good sound quality, comfort and durability. With my research I have found these 3 headphones.so guys please help me to decide which should I buy.
1 Bose quite comfort 25
2 Sennheiser momentum
3 Sony MDR 1A
Also put your suggestion where should I buy, with good discount.
I've heard the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 came out specifically to fix the issue with the long term comfortability that the original Momentum lacked. Might be worth looking into if you'll be wearing it for hours on end.
Thanks for the reply ,
My use would be both, travel to uni by train and also sometimes at home.
I would just throw in bag.
I was at jbhifi and tried Bose qc25 and Sennheiser momentum and momentum were a definite win in terms of sound quality, but had a vet good active NC, with more comfort .
I am really confused…
Get something you like, if you don't like it, you are the one who ends with few hundred dollar lighter wallet.
Just adding on, MDR-1A as far as I know are semi-open headphone, so if noise isolation is your priority, it may not work as well fully closed cans.
I would recommend IEMs for commuting due to the size, noise isolation and sound quality.
I only have Shure SE420 but it's pretty good. There are plenty of options in the market.
It is very important to select the right tips though, as it affects the comfort, noise isolation and sound quality greatly.
Personally I like the flange tips the best (comply foam tips are great too but worn up quickly and are quite expensive, so not suitable for ozbargainers imo)
headphones choices are subjective, different people will have different opinions on the same headphones. I found myself picking up the most comfortable one more often than the one with the best sound. Noise isolation/ cancellation is a must if you're out and about. Open air headphones has the best sound. I recommend buying the Koss KSC75 (~18aud amazon) along with the one you're going to buy. It's so cheap but most people will like it because of open air type, weights like nothing, doesn't irritate like earbuds and it doesn't mess up your hair.
Amazon price on KSC-75 have been over $20 since last year at least, has been around AUD $25~27 (I've been tracking it). That said, I've checked, they are not shipping to Australia (at least at the moment, I got one ordered today at around 1am and they've not cancelled my order).
18aud is without the shipping cost. Different sellers on Amazon will have different rates. I've orded 3 (Grand Total:AUD 67.60) recently from Amazon and the shipping was 11aud, so 4aud per pair. They sound great but certainly not the most durable ones despite their life time warranty. I've broken 2 already.
The problem with the KSC75's is that they leak sound like crazy (because they are open air).
But if you dont mind everyone on the train hearing what you are listening too (I cant use my Koss's at work because they are way too loud, but a train may be a little different) they are excellent sound quality for the money.
V-Moda M-100. See below, guy asking a similar question
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/185025
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Huh? Why?
Guys thanks for your reply, but please focus on my topic
Either Sennheiser momentum, they cost $399 but at jbhifi they selling for $280
Other hand Bose QC25 is very very comfortable and excellent Active noise cancellation, but the sound is very flat.
Please help ???
When you say Sennheiser Momentum, do you mean the old one or the new one? They've released new model, so older model should be cheaper (I've seen it come down under $200). If I were to recommend within that list, looking at price and stuff, grab older Sennheiser momentum over-ear model (on-ear's are cheaper, for a reason).
In terms of sound, BOSE is often critised for too much bass (some people call the brand, Buy Other Sound Equipment for a reason). I've never tried BOSE QC25 but from what I've read on the reviews, I am assuming that it'd be same. That said, if you like it, go for it.
That said, what's the main reason you want this headphone? Do you absolutely need the active noise cancellation? Have you tried any other headphones? Are those 3 headphones your only option? I am going to recommend other headphones on top of those, just because it might be better choice for you if you choose to give them a try (you can ignore this completely if you want)
I know that recommending Beats will get me almost killed in some communities, but at least give Beats Solo2 a try. Beats have been improving their sound and it did get recommendations from people like Tyll on Innerfidelity, if you think I am just trying to pull your leg or something.
ATH-M50x is often recommended because of how they sound at their price level, if you can, I'd recommend you giving them a try and tell us what you thought about it. I know Sydney has few stores that you could go to to try them.
give Beats Solo2 a try… recommendations from people like Tyll on Innerfidelity
OMG! You're right. Hell must have frozen over. :P
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/time-rethink-beats-solo…
Be fair, I found that he tends to like something with warmer sound in general, that said, yeah. I think it's at least worth a try. I've seen them from JB, so it's not going to be hard. My gf hated them, I thought it would be good depending on what kinda music you listen to.
I seriously doubt you need noise cancellation. Even with in ear earphones on the train etc, it is more than enough. With music on, you won't be able to hear anything else.
Get comfort above all, then sound quality. Forget noise cancellation.
Audio Technica M50x, one of the best value for money headphones.
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-M…
Precisely this. Am an audio engineer by trade, and the M50x will absolutely run laps around the other headphones you have listed in regards to frequency response across the board.
Just note that if you play games the M50 condenses the soundstage, which affects FPS games.
If you don't play FPS games you'll be fine.
People were recommending that because the OP on the post you've mentioned preferred fun headphones over something that's more flat (and he've mentioned that several times, I think).
M50x pops up on the list of things that people recommend because they are flat. If you think that means it lacks the bass, it simply means that you are used to boosted bass. People tend to recommend flat ones, because in general flat ones are more suitable for more variety of music genre. If there is the headphone that I can recommend for everyone without considering their preferences and stuff, that'd be really great. But there isn't one.
Thanks for your reply,
I went to jbhifi, David jones and myer, but I didn't find AT m50x on display so I can try and compare really.
Guys where I can findmost this headphones on display so I can really compare the sound quality, so it would help me to decide which should I buy.
Thanks
where I can find most this headphones on display so I can really compare the sound quality
It would help if you told us which city/town you live in.
i live in sydney
yep massive selection to demo before purchasing…. just dont try the ones out of your budget or you'll know what you're missing :P
Huh, that one looks amazing, what is that? I might give it a try. So what is this headphone again? SR-009?
:) (Not even sure whether they have SR-009 for demo, but I ain't going to even try them out.)
a good pair of headphone, with good sound quality, comfort and durability.
3 Sony MDR 1A, easy to drive so it works great with smart phones.
if you're using them on public transport, be wary of noise leaking out from the headphones. annoying for all
If you have a very good ear and demand the very best spend money for better iem like akg k3003i. Only if you have very good ear
Far out of OPs price range. Significantly better over ears could be had at that price - not to mention you could get custom moulded IEMs from the likes of UM or UE for that kind of money.
I've got Bose QC15s and have been using them pretty much daily for over a year - I find them very good, and from what I've read the QC25s are better than QC15s. The noise cancellation is amazing - if you fly a lot, or use noisy public transport, it's pretty good for that, and it also blocks out noise very well in office environments. Would recommend.
For indoor/quiet environment use: Phillips Fidelio X2's, will cost about $300 total including shipping off amazon.
I myself have the previous model, the X1, easy to drive (no amp). They have the bass of a closed headphone(almost) and the sound stage of expensive open headphones. One of the few cans in this price range that has the best of both worlds and extremely comfortable..
Did quite a lot of research before investing in these and 2 years later wouldn't pick anything else.
For outside use, I have to go with what other ozbargainers above said, the m50x, for reasons already stated. My friend has these and although I think my fidelio's run laps around them in terms of sound and comfort (I wear glasses and can wear my headphones for hours on end, the pleather and tight grip of the m50x on the other hands makes it hard to wear for even 1 hour), they are still very good value for money. Grab them from PCCaseGear maybe.
But that is just my opinion, be sure to try headphones out as comfort is a big decider and reviews can't really describe it.
Samson sr850. Youre welcome
Thanks everyone for your opinion,
I have now shortlisted two headphones
1 V Moda m100
2 Audio technica ATH - M50X
In these two I want is
1 Comfort
2 Durabality
3 Sound Quality
I'll be using with my iPhone for music and receiving calls, so It should be having a mic and remote.
Thanks
M50xs Dont have a mic or remote
If you wish to use these more so for the commute, go for the QC25. The silence of the train is a bliss when the NC is on, unless you always travel with friends and chat a lot. However, you can prob hear yourself with each footstep because of the NC.
However, looking at your two options, these are of a lower price bracket. The Vmoda's are generally known to be durable, probably edging out the ath m50's. The ath m50 is also bulkier, and less 'stylish', which may impact your decision.
As for sound quality, what type of music do you listen to?
I think Audio Technica should be on your list. Best headphones I've ever owned after spending a whole day trying headphones in bout 12 different stores.
My experience with Audio Technica isn't very good. I bought a pair of athnc7b's last year - the switch was crappy from the start, it deteriorated over a couple of months, crackled and I had to send them back. The replacement pair I got about two months ago has developed the exact same issue. They came from an online seller so I'm not going to spend another $40 shipping them back. The sound is good, but I don't trust their quality control enough to buy another Audio Technica product.
I want to buy Audio technica ATH M50X, but it does not have a mic and that is a downside for me, I have to pull out my phone to receive call
Philips Fidelio X2. Upgrading from my near 2 year old Sennheiser Momentum's. Amazing headphones, best under $400. Check out the reviews. 12% off at Noisy Motel with coupon EOFY12 (expires tomorrow). $299 US on Amazon…so priced reasonably here in Australia, especially since they are a premium headphone that is a fairly new release.
Bose is the best. Just buy Bose.
Hey man, was in the same boat as you a little while ago, last year around thanksgiving. I had mine narrowed to three Headphones,
1.The V-moda cross fade M100
2. Sennheiser Momentum Ver 1
3. ATH-M50x
I ended up buying the Sennheiser and as some people have said it does get a little warm and uncomfortable over long usage time, but the looks, the sound and the packaging was excellent in my opinion.I found these to be better than the ATH-m50 (I owned the old version which broke) Sennheiser's are a certain degree better in terms of construction. Although the ATH I found to be comfortable over long usage time. In comparison to my old Audio technica they were better sounding, I am no audiophile but for my tastes I found it to have a light extra bass which gave it the oomph that the Flatter M-50s didn't give.When I got it they were on Black Friday sale for $125 USD much cheaper than the ATH-50x so it become my prime choice.
If you want a more flatter studio response i'd steer away from the V-moda out of the three they have the most bass from the reviews I have read but the cool factor is they give a lot of aesthetic customization so if you'd like to add a personal touch I'd definitely go for the V-moda
In response to you using them for calls or chatting, I have used the sennheisers for gaming on ps4 and while taking Skype calls, the people on the other end could hear me clearly. One thing to note the buttons on the mic cable are calibrated only for Apple not android however I think you should be able to re-code them using an app if you use android.
Cheers and Happy listening.
I bought the Audio Technica M50x headphones about a year ago and have been using them regularly.
Some thoughts regarding their sound quality, comfort, and durability:
They sound fantastic. I'm a big fan of their flat sound, since whatever you hear is how the music was intended to be heard.
I have a really large head, and I wear glasses, so it's hard to find headphones which fit me comfortably.
That said, these are great. I can wear them for a couple hours before they even start to ache, which is rare for me.
I've actually had to send them back to to the store recently, because part of the plastic frame snapped. This is probably partly due to the fact that I carry them to and from uni every day in my backpack, but I'm still not too impressed with their durability. I treat my stuff carefully! Buy a hard-case or something, because the bag they come with doesn't offer enough protection.
The new Sennheiser Momentums are awesome, but super expensive. To be honest, you'll probably not be able to hear the difference enough to justify the extra cost just using an MP3 player on the train.
Save your money, get the M50xs! You'll be really happy with them - easily the best value for money you'll get.
I fly a bit, I also listen to music at home, at work and when im doing my weekend outside jobs (like lawnmowing).
I bought the BOSE QC20 (in ear) first, the noise cancelling was impressive, but found after a while even on flights the constant pressure it put on your ears actually made them slightly painful to wear. Also, for things like lawn edging, they actually produce a sharp sound when trying to actively cancel particularly loud noises (ie edging along a tin shed). This may/may not be an issue for you depending on what you do.
Afterwards, I bought logitech UE900 (IEMs). They loop around the ear, but I find them comfortable and have sound I think is much better than the QC20s. They also block out a lot of noise, so much so that I prefer them on the plane when I travel and when doing odd jobs. I was able to get these for about $300, but they might have gone up now with the dollar increase, but since buying these 6 months ago I haven't used my bose.
I think you should throw these in the mix. Of course depends if you want IEM or over ear cans (have never heard of anyone suggesting on ears are a preferred option). For reference, none of the over ears I tried in JB hifi inc the momentums sounded as good as the UE900s in my opinion.
Did you end up buying the M-100's? Coming from an owner of both the M-100 and ATH-100, I'd be very disappointed if you purchased the ATH-100's.
I bought audio technica 50x
How will you use them?
-Are they just general / everyday headphones for music or a more specific purpose?
-Do you commute on public transport or drive to work/uni/… each day?
-How long will you wear them at any one time?
-Are you meticulously careful or "throw in your bag" kind of guy?
If you fly a lot, the QC25's are an easy win, but the sound quality is arguably not as good as the others. I personally love the noise cancellation from Bose and willingly trade the sound quality for that. I bought QC20's (in ear) and they are worth every cent for my daily commute on the train.
For a pair at home were the NC wasn't a desire, I'd need to try the others on. Do they fit comfortably? Is the weight ok? Is the cord long enough? Is the sound what I want?
When you're spending this kind of money on headphones, you'll really want to try them out for yourself if you can first. They're a very personal item and I'd rather spend $50 more to get the right ones than a bargain pair that leave you feeling uninspired.